Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Knowing how very little of this book is actually factual, it was difficult to get over how absolutely gross the writing is. I understand that it was written in 1980 about the 60s but the way the author continuously speaks about women is just not something I could ignore.
It’s unfortunate. I LOVE the movie and had wanted to read the book for years but I just could not continue to read this. Maybe it’s a case of it just being the wrong time, but I just found Frank to be dishonest and smarmy, rather than young, endearing, and opportunistic as I have in the film.
Honestly, I feel bad having the library ship this in from a neighbouring community for my hold.
It’s unfortunate. I LOVE the movie and had wanted to read the book for years but I just could not continue to read this. Maybe it’s a case of it just being the wrong time, but I just found Frank to be dishonest and smarmy, rather than young, endearing, and opportunistic as I have in the film.
Honestly, I feel bad having the library ship this in from a neighbouring community for my hold.
adventurous
informative
reflective
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
An unbelievably fascinating story. Abagnale guides the reader through his various cons starting at the age of 15 and going on until about the age of 21. For a book thats focus is a globe-trotting teen con-artist, it was surprisingly easy and enjoyable to follow. Abagnale has an amazing story but he is also a good writer, and I found his descriptions of prison proof of that.
Greatest thing I've ever watched read smelled tasted everythinggg. Broooo this was just sooo stinking good like I fr wish I was one of them. They're sooo cool bro and the ending was just
Could not stand the misogyny, went on for 20 about women as objects
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
A good read about a guy who took the crime of floating bum checks to an entirely new level. A suave personality and looks that belied the fact that he was just a teenager, Frank Abegnale was able to convince people for an extended period of time that he was a Pan Am pilot, a pediatrician, a district attorney, a college professor, a flight attendant instructor and accomplished escape artist. The story spans his entire career from his years growing up, through his high flying bum check career, his time as a fugitive and prisoner and his later life.
Thoroughly captivating book. I enjoyed it from start to end- there were no lulls, no boring parts, it read like a movie that engaged you the entire way through! I savoured every reading session like hard candy.
Abagnale is a powerful storyteller who details his conning escapades. Reading about his inner monologue and the doubts and worries he had (though fewer than a normal person, I'd say) was incredibly interesting.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who also enjoyed the movie, or enjoys thrillers/sociology!
Abagnale is a powerful storyteller who details his conning escapades. Reading about his inner monologue and the doubts and worries he had (though fewer than a normal person, I'd say) was incredibly interesting.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who also enjoyed the movie, or enjoys thrillers/sociology!
Not sure how I feel about this book. It was a very fast, entertaining read but I would have preferred more of his commentary after starting work at the FBI. The story just kind of ended with his escape from prison and then the book transferred to a third-person summary of his post-criminal life.
A funny side note: I saw Frank do a presentation at an identity conference earlier this year. During his presentation, he commented that he did not like the movie because it glamorized his criminal activities and skipped over his FBI days. I guess he's still at it (coning us) because the movie has a very similar tone to his book. I won't be conned again.
A funny side note: I saw Frank do a presentation at an identity conference earlier this year. During his presentation, he commented that he did not like the movie because it glamorized his criminal activities and skipped over his FBI days. I guess he's still at it (coning us) because the movie has a very similar tone to his book. I won't be conned again.